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  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    I have both the Perfect seal and the permatex which is the same stuff and I call it goop. Fyi, I use 14-15 psi. There is no real...
  • 8
    805HD replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    Just to clarify, it went from leaking to just a few drops AFTER using the permatex, there’s no trails of oil leaking from anywhere else...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    The plastic piece with slots channels water a specific way. Without it water flow may now flow correctly
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    I would suggest looking closely at the large thrust washer which contacts the Oring. Maybe there is a high spot or crud not allowing it...
  • pvanv
    What does your tach say?
  • 8
    805HD replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    I just got home and still have a very tiny leak.. Son of a b!$@& Looking at the back side of the carrier you can see a good bead of the...
  • makomark
    makomark replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    It won't due the engine any favors....that said, running it for an hour or two likely won't hurt it.
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    18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    I have re-assembled the housing now, so I can run the boat. The parts were ordered from my local marina here in Canada, they are genuine...
  • B
    hard to tell exactly why the 90 or 110A fuse stopped working , can blow a 90 with a 50 backing it up. A suggested rewiring it with the...
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  • N
    noelct replied to the thread 2012 PCM EX343 not starting.
    Sounds to me like it could be the engine is starved for fuel.
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    The Merc Manuals say to use it. I did not just off the cuff decide to use it. A service manual should have pointed this out!
  • 8
    805HD replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    Yea, i hear ya! To be honest i was just kinda nervous to use it on the drive. Obviously something told me to use it as a little extra...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    A little more goop vs less is not a bad thing when Orings are invloved. I use a LOT!
  • 8
    805HD replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    After cleaning the bore with scotch brite, a brass brush, 0000 steel wool and cleaning up with acetone and compressed air (gears...
  • M
    I have a high hour BF130 that will start then die multiple times before stabilizing an staying running. Once stabilized it runs fine...
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